Pocket Watch Database

Due to the lack of existing factory records, our Hampden Watch Co. database has been reconstructed using observations of known watches.
As a result, the information may contain inaccuracies. Please let us know if you have details that can improve the database.

From the American Horology Archive:
Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch

Hampden Watch Co.

Grade: John Hancock

Gold Jewel Settings

Manufacturer: Hampden Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Canton, Ohio Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1234699 Question Mark
Grade: John Hancock Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Regulator: Hampden Star Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 14, 36.5, 52 Question Mark
Movement Markings: John Hancock
21 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (1.80%) Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · June 18, 2022

Serial Number 1234922 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SAYS JOHN HANCOCK, 21 j. adj. HUNTER MOVEMENT
NOT OPEN FACE
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · May 30, 2021

Serial Number 1234934 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

wob410 1 · November 16, 2020

Serial Number 1234699 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement in this watch (I just purchased it)
is stamped 'Railway Special' not John Hancock and
can send picture of the movement if it helps.
Cheers, Robert
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

rafterman 29 · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 1234611 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2018

Serial Number 1234947 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting

Anonymous · September 9, 2014

Serial Number 1234667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2014

Serial Number 1234906 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to John Hancock
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Hampden Grade John Hancock Pocket Watch